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The boy without a story

It’s been a long time since I wrote about Leo. A year, to be exact. But, there’s a good reason for that. A VERY good reason. When I’m teaching creative writing courses, I tell my students that every story is rooted in conflict. I write “No problem = no story” in
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Just in case you haven’t noticed my new necklace…

A few weeks ago a friend mentioned she would be selling handmade jewelry at a festival in Baltimore. Sarah is incredibly talented—she’s musical and artistic and a mother and so amazing in so many ways—so I was curious to see her work.I don’t wear much jewelry, but when I visited
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Women CEOs say faith guides their work in bringing Gospel to the needy

Together, the Catholic organizations led by three women serve millions of people each year across the United States and around the world.
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Archbishop Curley breaks ground on donor-funded synthetic turf field

Archbishop Curley High School in Baltimore has broken ground on a new synthetic turf athletic field.
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Synod calls for greater promotion of women’s role in church

If the Catholic Church did more to recognize and promote women's responsibility within the church, it could help their status in societies as well, said the Synod of Bishops on the family.
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Bishops from around the world plead for climate change action

Bishops from countries around the world, including the United States, signed an appeal for governments to take action on climate change.
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This Week in Church History: The 50th anniversary of Nostra Aetate and much more

Last week, I started a new feature in "God is in the Clouds":  “This Week in Church History.” Here is a look at events which occurred this upcoming week in years past, as well as a glimpse at next week’s highlights:Historic events that took place over dates in the upcoming
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Synod report urges ‘accompaniment’ tailored to family situations

Members of the Synod of Bishops presented a 94-paragraph report to Pope Francis.
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Synod had difficult moments as it tried to proclaim truth, pope says

Pope Francis framed differences among bishops as an opportunity for learning.
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Pope establishes new dicastery for laity, family, life

Pope Francis announced he is establishing a new office for laity, family and life, which combines the responsibilities of two pontifical councils.
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Sister Francis Carmel Gonzon, O.S.F., former educator, dies at 71

Sister Francis Carmel Gonzon of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia was a former educator in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
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Annual celebration helps parents cope with the loss of their babies

Les Perseides, a lay organization, supports grieving parents who have lost a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or perinatal death.
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